New Orleans Public Belt Railroad

Truck TransportationLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) is a Class III switching railroad that serves the Port of New Orleans and surrounding local industries. It functions as a neutral carrier with direct connections to six Class I railroads, helping to streamline local and intermediate freight movement through the New Orleans rail gateway. In addition to its core switching operations, NOPB operates a full service car repair shop, locomotive shop, track maintenance and repair division, and railcar storage capabilities, supporting a diversified range of rail services for its customers. The company strives to provide safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transportation solutions focused on productivity and service quality for shippers and logistics partners in the region, anchored by its location in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NOPB positions itself within the freight and truck transportation ecosystem as a regional switching and rail services provider connected to major national networks. Its operations and facilities are designed to facilitate efficient transloading, yard operations, and rail-related services for Port NOLA customers and local industries, leveraging its strategic gateway role at the port. The organization operates from New Orleans and employs a workforce with the capacity to manage comprehensive railroad maintenance, repair, and storage functions, reflecting a diversified service portfolio beyond basic switching. Recent leadership updates and governance arrangements indicate ongoing strategic development within the Port NOLA transportation framework.

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